Are you ready for...

A world where digital continuity is resulting in more efficient CapEx and OpEx cycles?

If so, then this challenge is for you!

Schneider Electric is inviting start-ups from across the world to take on a new challenge – coming up with innovative solutions to tackle the following topic:

Imagine Intuitive Digitized Industries!

Finalist start-ups will have the amazing opportunity to pitch their project in front of Schneider Electric’s top management and executives at the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Paris in early April, and maybe even see their solutions developed in the near future! Also, the winning team will be rewarded with €15,000 and will be invited to be part of the Schneider Electric Business Incubation Initiative!

So, #WhatsYourBoldIdea?

Are you ready for Intuitive Digitized Industries?

Industries and supply chains are becoming increasingly digitized and connected. Horizontal software has become part of the asset lifecyle and acts as the foundation of vertical IIoT services for the operations lifecycle. The complex ecosystem is simplified by business platforms that enable direct interactions between the various players.

Digital Lifecycle Management:

end-to- end software and IIoT services bring efficiency in CapEx and OpEx cycles

Ecosystem built on renewed partner network:

From increasing levels of connectivity to changes in how we design, commission, operate and optimize machines and plants, the way business used to be done is becoming out of date. With this in mind, Schneider Electric is challenging you to tackle one of the themes below, which have been identified as important topics for the years to come.

What could you win?

The first winning start-up will be invited to be part of the Schneider Electric Business Incubation Initiative and will be rewarded with a €15,000 cash prize!

And for all the winning start-ups, in addition to present their project at the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Paris in early April 2018, each winning teams will be rewarded with cash prizes!

1st

First Team

€15,000 cash prize

2nd

Second Team

€5,000 cash prize

3th

Third Team

€3,000 cash prize

4th

Fourth Team

€2,000 cash prize

5th

Fifth Team

cash prize

€2,000 cash prize

1st

The first team will be rewarded with €15,000

2nd

The second team will be rewarded with €5,000

3th

The third team will be rewarded with €3,000

4th

The fourth team will be rewarded with €2,000

5th

The fifth team will be rewarded with €2,000

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.

In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.

We believe that great people and partners make Schneider Electric a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

GRAND FINAL IN PARIS!April 6th, 2018

The 10 Teams in the running will present their project in front of a Jury composed of Schneider Electric's top management team and other prestigious jury members at the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Paris on April 6th.